Athletes
Caley Versfelt Breaks Barriers in Hollywood
Caley Versfelt guest stars in an episode of ABC's The Good Doctor. As a person with an intellectual disability, she represents just 3% that is employed in the entertainment industry.
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Special Olympics Georgia Athlete Sets Bar High in Gymnastics as an Athlete and Coach
Special Olympics Georgia athlete Lani DeMello continues to achieve incredible things in athletics and coaching gymnastics.
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The Continued Push for Inclusion: Black History Month 2021
Black History Month, started by historian Carter G. Woodson, has been celebrated in the United States in February since 1976 as a way to honor the long ignored achievements and contributions made by African Americans.
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Who Competes at Special Olympics World Winter Games?
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 are just one year away!
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My interview with a Special Olympics Athlete from Macau
I’m well aware of the challenges of an autistic person in the United States but I wanted to take this opportunity to learn the challenges people with autism face living in Asia.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Cameron Brate Surprises Special Olympics Athlete with a Special Gift
Cameron Brate, a tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has supported Special Olympics throughout his career.
NFL Player Harrison Phillips Surprises Special Olympics New York Athlete
NFL Player Harrison Phillips Surprises Special Olympics New York Athlete Jacob Babcock.
One Good Thing: Tank Schottle
SO Texas athlete Tank Schottle was featured in the AP’s One Good Thing series on December 31, 2020.
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Gerald Mballe Becomes First-Ever Advisor for Unified with Refugees Programme
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia is excited to announce that Special Olympics Italia Unified Partner, Gerald Mballe will join the regional team as the movement’s first-ever Advisor on the Special Olympics Unified with Refugees programme.
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Young Athletes in Turkey Stay Active in Lockdown!
It has been a year of profound challenges driven by restrictions, loss and uncertainty. The athletes of Special Olympics—many of whom were already severely marginalised by society—saw their daily lives made even more difficult with drastically reduced access to activities and education due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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